Description
This One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken Thighs combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a savory creamy sauce. It’s a quick, flavorful choice for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil (from jar)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato strips in oil
- 2/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach leaves, tightly packed
- 6 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and the reserved sun-dried tomato oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken thighs for 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate, cover, and keep warm.
- For the Tuscan sauce, start by cooking the shallot in the pan until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 20-30 seconds, then incorporate sun-dried tomato strips for another minute.
- Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, scraping down any browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Gently simmer over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the spinach and chopped basil until wilted.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over top, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot over pasta, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread.
Notes
This dish pairs well with pasta or a green salad.
Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for an extra twist.
For more flavor, use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 426
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 123mg